Home Goods Finds

The strip on Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill is such a great spot for home goods shopping. Here are a few of my favorites. 

Steven Alan Home

359 Atlantic Avenue

Primary Essentials

372 Atlantic Avenue

Greenhouse & Co.

387 Atlantic Avenue

Botanica Garden Center 

545 Atlantic Avenue

Gemma Correll

I feel like I've been putting off the blog posts for a while...things have been a bit hectic since the Nantucket trip. Jenna's wedding was last weekend (Congrats J&J!!) and this week my brother was visiting for a few days from Tokyo. Will post wedding pics when I receive some from Chris aka the wedding photographer...! 

With all these things happening, I have been feeling a bit anxious lately. Little things are making me nervous and ticking me off. So when I saw this illustration (first of the list), it reminded of myself and had to laugh about it.

I love Gemma Correll's illustrations. They're quirky, relatable, and kind of sarcastic. Here, including the ultimate worrier illustration, are a few of my favorites.

Lost in Translation

There are certain words or phrases in Japanese that just cannot be translated. My friend Lisa and I often say to each other "Daijyobu," which means "everything will be ok," in somewhat dire situations. It's not the same, however, as just saying "it's ok." The word has a nuance that cannot be translated. It's sort of like "things will work out for the best...take it lightheartedly...I'm here for you...we'll look back at this and laugh one day..."

Here are a few other Japanese words without a direct translation in English.

Summer Gear

I just came back from a short trip to Nantucket with my friends. It was one of the best vacations I've been on! (will post photos once I develop my disposable) When I was packing for the trip, however, I realized that I do not own that much summer vacation attire. I also realized that the prime swimsuit shopping season was way back in March...! Next year I'll plan my summer shopping a little earlier despite the cold, long winter we'll probably still be in until the end of April...

Here are some of the things I WISHED I had during my trip.

Cute swimwear from Mikoh

this one from Madewell

Scallop + zig zag swim from Marysia

a bit fancier...from Barneys

and of course, Hermes

I'd also love just wearing a simple bikini top with a boy's board shorts. Like these from Saturday's